July 2009 Karen's Top Tip:Double Trouble
This month I have two top tips. The first is to get on the website and check out last years July top tip (see if you can find it, tell me when you have, I want to know how quick you are!) This top tip is still relevant for July and August this year.
My second tip is about refuelling. This month I went on a course about fuelling performers and I would like to relay the key messages.
• Eat a balanced diet (carbohydrate/protein/fat). Your body needs this to provide all the elements a growing and athletic body requires. There is no miracle diet for swimming fast, just like there are no short cuts to an Olympic gold medal
• Eat your five a day. Lots of different colours, variety is key. Remember any of your five can be fresh, frozen, dried or tinned.
• Eat carbohydrates within 60 minutes of exercise as this prevents your muscles being used as a source of energy after training.
• Rehydrate well. IÕve noticed a lot of swimmers losing concentration this weekÉ..this is completely down to being dehydrated.
• Keep Smiling, this doesnÕt burn too many calories, but does make a nice environment for the team ;)
